Depending on people is necessary in our professional and daily lives, but when it comes to emotions we can't depend on anyone. Depending on people to make us happy or feel secure is a trap, a one way ticket to an addictive behaviour. We need to be careful to not idolize people.
1 Thessalonians 4:12 says: so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody. We win respect by proving that we are independent enough to be a positive example to others.
Emotional dependency is something that keeps us from reaching our potential. If we rely on others to make us emotionally complete then we are missing something; "an important part of me", that I can only find in someone else. We are to learn the positive traits from others, not duplicate their every move. The only way to know which traits we should copy is found in the Bible, and by hanging around with those who have a Godly walk. Try inviting Jesus into your life and see what happens.
1 Thessalonians 4:12 says: so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody. We win respect by proving that we are independent enough to be a positive example to others.
Emotional dependency is something that keeps us from reaching our potential. If we rely on others to make us emotionally complete then we are missing something; "an important part of me", that I can only find in someone else. We are to learn the positive traits from others, not duplicate their every move. The only way to know which traits we should copy is found in the Bible, and by hanging around with those who have a Godly walk. Try inviting Jesus into your life and see what happens.
Why not start some new good clean habits today?
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Confidentiality will be respected
